Named in 5 known lawsuits, $242,500 total settlements.
Robinson, Arnold vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02692,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2019, ended December 10, 2020
$187,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2017, defendant officers Rodriguez and Smith pulled over a car with plaintiff in the rear passenger seat. After complying with their orders to exit the car and submitting to an initial frisk, plaintiff fled the scene on foot and boarded a NYC MTA bus. Defendants Rodriguez and Smith pursued plaintiff and boarded the bus; After complying with orders to put his hands up and get on the floor, Rodriguez and Smith grabbed plaintiff's left arm and handcuffed plaintiff. After plaintiff was handcuffed, defendant Maldonado punched plaintiff multiple times in his face, mouth, and body while Rodriguez squeezed plaintiff's handcuffs and pulled his arms straight up. Defendant officers including Maldonado, Smit...
Jaime, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024697/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2018, ended January 24, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 28, 2017, at 766 Fox St., Bronx, NY, Defendants wrongfully grabbed, handcuffed and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner about his person. Defendants approached Plaintiff with their loaded firearms, outstretched limbs and other objects used to physically seize, strike and restrain Plaintiff. Defendants arrested Plaintiff and took him to the 41st Precinct in the Bronx and charged him with the crimes. Plaintiff was held in custody over the course of two days. Defendants filed a criminal court complaint in the Bronx Criminal Court for the purpose of falsely accusing plaintiff of violations of the criminal laws of New York. On June 28, 2017, his case was dismissed.
Mercado, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024695/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2018, ended January 24, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Jones, Shamel vs City of New York
Case # 030145/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 8, 2017
Santana, Sylvester vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025109/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2014
Settlement